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Oct 2024
9m 8s

My Avoidant Attached Partner Shuts Me Ou...

Annalisa Bahadur
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It can be heartbreaking when we are rejected when making an attempt to be physically close to a partner. In this episode, I answer one of your questions on if sexual desires differ as per attachment style, and what to do when a partner rejects your initiations for physical intimacy. Don’t forget to follow me across social media for more on attachment style ... Show More
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